After a slow start to the season, the Sixers’ title hopes took an early hit as they tinkered with the starting lineup and rotations. Within hours of reportedly adding Butler to the mix, Philidelphia is still an underdog, but it’s looking a whole lot better.

It’s still a daunting task for the Sixers to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in decades, much less to win the championship. The Eastern Conference is packed with teams ready compete for a title now like the Bucks, Raptors and a Celtics squad packed with potential.

Even if the Sixers make it out of the East, they’ll more likely than not have to win four games against a Golden State Warriors team that is already having a historic offense year.

But for today, there’s nothing but hope for the Sixers. After missing out on every major free agent this summer Bulter could be that third superstar Sixers’ GM Elton Brand said they needed to reach the mountaintop. Butler does know how to win after all, doesn’t he?